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Sir Thomas de Ercildoun, better remembered as Thomas the Rhymer (fl. c. 1220 – 1298 [1] ), also known as Thomas Learmont or True Thomas, was a Scottish laird and reputed prophet from Earlston (then called "Erceldoune") in the Borders. [2] Thomas' gift of prophecy is linked to his poetic ability.
Apr 11, 2024 · Thomas The Rhymer (flourished 1220–97) was a Scottish poet and prophet who was likely the author of the metrical romance Sir Tristrem, a version of the widely diffused Tristan legend. The romance was first printed in 1804 by Sir Walter Scott from a manuscript of about 1300.
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Analysis (ai): This ballad follows the encounter of True Thomas with the Queen of Elfland, who takes him to her realm for seven years. Upon his return, he is cursed to see the future and foresee future calamities.
cites: a 'Thomas Rhymer and Queen of Elfland,' Alexander Fraser Tyler's Brown MS., No I. b 'Thomas the Rhymer,' Campbell MSS, II, 83 c 'Thomas the Rhymer,' Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, II, 251, 1802, "from an copy obtained from a lady residing not far from Erceldoune, corrected and enlarged by one in Mrs Brown's MS."
Thomas the Rhymer, lived from 1220 to 1298. He was a Scottish laird with a reputation for prophesy and supernatural powers. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
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Learn about Thomas the Rhymer, a 13th century Scottish poet and knight, who wrote romances, songs and prophesies. Read some of his poems, such as Sir Tristrem, and discover his mythical origins.
Learn about the legend of Thomas the Rhymer, a Scottish poet who was abducted by a fairy queen and became a prophet. Read the story of his journey to Elfland, his return to the human world, and his fate.
